‘Just wanted to go for a dip’: Arizona father drowns in Rocky Point after being swept away by rip current, family says

The family from Peoria was celebrating Independence Day in Rocky Point. PEORIA, Ariz. — A Valley father is being remembered for his unwavering devotion to his family after he unexpectedly died in Mexico, his family told 12News. Robert Perkins, 42, drowned at a Rocky Point beach on July 4 after being swept away by a riptide, … Read more

Kids find skeletal human remains in Florida home, sheriff’s office says

AVON PARK, Fla. — The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office has launched a death investigation after children found skeletal human remains at an abandoned home on Memorial Drive in Avon Park. The children were playing inside the home before finding the remains Thursday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said on Facebook. Deputies say the remains appear to … Read more

CAUGHT ON CAM: Police shoot goalkeeper in the leg with rubber bullet at Brazil regional soccer game

The shooting happened after a post-match altercation between two Brazilian soccer clubs on Wednesday night. BRAZIL, — Video of a Brazilian police officer shooting a soccer player with a rubber bullet after a match has garnered millions of views since the incident happened on Wednesday night.  According to Brazilian newspaper Globo, the shooting happened after … Read more

Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women’s sports

Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins were among the honorees on Thursday night. LOS ANGELES — Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women’s sports, with Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday night. Staley, coach … Read more